You can soak in the bath once your scars are fully closed no scabs on them, u can get them wet once the stitches are dissolved or are out but mustn’t soak in the bath or going in swimming pools, I’m not sure about side sleeping I still don’t really I can lay sort of on my back n side n for a bit on my side I’m 9wks post op I don’t sleep all night on my side I’m too scared I’ll ruin them lol xx